Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamps

Patented double reflector focuses 35% more light/heat in the beam than other reflector bulbs

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Provides beneficial UVA rays important for reptile and amphibian health

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Especially helpful for tropical and desert species like iguanas and bearded dragons

A clear basking spot bulb that lets reptiles regulate their own temperature by accessing the light and heat of the "sun." Double reflector provides vital UVA for better activity, health, feeding, and breeding. The lamp's tighter beam creates a more effective basking site than ordinary reflector bulbs. It also increases overall air temperature inside your reptile's terrarium and creates the proper heat gradients necessary for thermoregulation.
Perfect for use with high heat basking reptiles, such as tropical and desert species.

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Basking Lamp 250 Watt
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Real good value
This product is perfect for our aquatic turtle tank as it allows for direct heat onto the basking pad without burning/melting the wire caging on top of the tank. For the price, you cant beat this product.
June 9, 2015

Long lasting
This is the longest lasting bulb I have found on the market !!
April 13, 2015

this is works great
This light worked very well. It creates the needed heat to warm up the reptiles. I definitely recommend this product.
February 28, 2014

Works Great!
I tried a couple other lights for my bearded dragon and was having a hard time getting the temps high enough. This one works perfectly. I have a 40 gal long terrarium and my bearded dragon is an adult, about 1 year old.
January 23, 2014

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I bought two packages of the basking bulbs and 3 of the 4 burned out within 2 days. I had it sitting on the screen of my turtle tank in a black procelain lamp. The light being about 9 inches from the water. I need to buy more bulbs but am a little reluctant . Any advise?

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I would try to plug your lamp into a surge protector, it might be electrical. I have used these basking lights for about 4 years and have never had a problem. They usually last at least 6months. (I leave them on constantly in one corner of the terrarium)

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I keep my light on for a total of 12-14 hrs daily then I switch to a night light, I've had it for a month now and have had no problems. I also have a black porcelain lamp but I have a 10 gallon tank and the water area is a good 12" away. I have a beaded dragon and he seems to be very happy. I would check that the problem is not with the lamp itself and not the bulbs.

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I've had the same thing happen with these bulbs. On occasion, they will have a bad batch. Just return/replace them. 90% of my purchases of these bulbs have been perfect, but once every few years I get some that last only a day or two.

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That really depends on the size of the tank you keep them in. 50-110 watt lamps provide enough heat but the bigger the tank and the father the distance of the basking pad to the light fixture is important too.

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What wattage should I use for my bearded dragon's basking light? I have used the 150 watt no light heating element in the past in my 55 tank with a florescent UVB and a heating pad underneath. I thought it might be less electricity and she might like it better since that is what they used in the store she came from. All info is appreciated since I am new at this!

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Description:
Heavy-duty light fixture great for pet reptiles, birds
and small animals Insulated power cord and ceramic socket are specifically designed to withstand the high heat of reptile incandescent lamps Accommodates incandescent lamps up to 150 watts Specifically designed to ...